CURRENT MISSION

Dream, Dare, Do

ABOUT ME

Life is full of adventure, and diving into the deep is one of the major adventures of my life. Currently I'm living and working in my home country again, after finishing an international master programme in marine biology five years ago.

PHILOSOPHY

Love Laugh Live

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Positive experiences! The concept is amazing - it connects wonderfully-minded travellers.

Interests

Oceans, music, travelling, scubadiving, outdoor activities, laughter, dancing, friends & family, chocolate, other cultures, swimming, creativity, adventure, walking barefeet on the beach, waves, drinks & talks, concerts, trying out new things & meeting new people ...

• dancing
• chocolate
• walking
• traveling
• music
• piano
• outdoor activities
• scuba diving
• swimming
• biology
• languages
• lakes
• mountains
• ocean

Music, Movies, and Books

Paul Simon, John Butler Trio, Buena Vista Social Club, Bon Iver, Bob Marley, the Beatles, Sufjan Stevens, Imelda May, Jack Johnson, Kila, Manu Chao, Paolo Nutini, Jose Gonzalez, Dites34, Glen Hansard, and others.

Writers that inspire me: Jostein Gaarder, Per Nilsson, Carlos Rui­s Zafon, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Paolo Coelho and others.

Movies that I can watch over and over: Into the Wild, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Amelie ...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Had (sub)tropical experiences in the stunning beauty of Brazil... Stranded in an Irish fairy tale, with dozens of deers at 4am in the morning and music in the grass... Learnt how to feel like an astronaut underwater... Lived in the rural Connemara for one summer, teaching piano, surrounded by mountains, lakes and Gaelic.. Felt the sun and beautiful colours in Venice on a trip with musicians.. and many more to come!

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy trying out new things - new countries, languages, tastes, smells, instruments... I love sharing and learning.

I can teach some music (piano, whistles) and Dutch. I can let you discover things underwater. Can show you special hidden places, people and tastes from my country.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal

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